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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.89, 847.17 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.89, 847.17 and 351.92 is: 485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.89 : 847.17 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.89/847.17 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.89x = 847.17 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.89x = 298,138.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,138.18/613.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.65

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